Having just spent 7 nights at Roujiya, I can say we've been spoiled for all other ryokans in this price point and, I suspect, even above. If you choose to stay here, please treat this place with the respect that it deserves. It's immaculate, beautifully designed, and full of aesthetic touches that make it truly special. The owners speak excellent... More

This guesthouse is around 10-15mins walk from the JR station, run by a kind couple with perfectly spoken english. They were very helpful helping us mapped our our routes around Kyoto visting the attractions. The hostel is very clean and quiet too, so it is definetly not suitable for those looking to party. The guesthouse is not located in the... More

We very much enjoyed our stay in this hostel. The owners were very kind and helpful. The hostel itself was really clean and a relaxing place to wake up in and end up in after a busy day sightseeing. Also very close to nijo castle! Thoroughly recommend to anyone who wants to live in a friendly and clean hostel!

The place is within a walking distance from the train station, decorated with fine taste and the owners are amazing people, they will do their best to ensure you have a wonderful stay in the city. They quit their jobs to run this place and they do it impeccably. The only con is that one can not drag the luggage... More

To be quite honest, I really don't want to tell this little guest house to anyone so that I can book easily again;-) This place is kept impeccably clean and the owner couple is very friendly and so kind, so warm, so informative, really nice people who care about their customers well and their commands of English are very good... More

I just got home from a 10 day trip to Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima. Because we had the railpass we mainly stayed in Kyoto at this stylish guesthouse. It's located near a smaller station (which we think is actually better than the huge central station where you don't know which exit you should take), and walkable in 5 minutes or... More

I'm lucky enough to have visited Japan (and Kyoto) a couple times. Kyoto is by far my favorite city in Japan. Many things to see and not only temples and shrines. There are a lot of places where you can see and feel old-Kyoto. This guesthouse is just in the middle of all that! Close to Nijo castle, (a bit)... More

I’ve been to Japan a couple of times so I know what’s out there. I don't see why this place is rated number 1. Theirs bigger and better to be found for the same price. It is a nice place but it is very, very small. The place is the size of a cracker box. The walls are paper thin.... More

If you are looking for a local, charming and welcoming guest house, the Kyoto Roujiya is lovely. I'm a designer, and the Kyoto Roujiya impressed me with its modern, simple space where every detail has been thought through. We stayed in the private room for two people. It has a large window that opens on one side, a sliding door... More